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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Nov 22, 1947
Page
7
A garbled transcript outlines Atherton RSL monthly meeting activities with unclear references to officers, agenda items, and attendance. It lists motions, speeches, and potential social duties, but many names and specifics are illegible, leaving a fragmented glimpse of proceedings and decisions.
A dramatic story set in Mexico follows Maria and Lorenao sisters as they seek paradise from peonage and custom, while Don Damian looms as a barrier to happiness. The show features Alfred Dray, Mervyn Johns, and Joyce Howard in a tropical setting with melodramatic romance. The Palace Theatre also presents radio romance with Frank Morgan and Barbara Hart as rivals in a tale of gambling and high society.
A long newspaper fragment previews the Ace Theatre in Freshwater with details about the film "Her Adventurous Night" and the romantic triangle plot, plus mentions of supporting cast Dennis Morya Sydney Gerenstree and Warner Bros. The item also notes other cinema listings, a Presbyterian function, and community events with dates and venues in Cairns area.
A fragmented OCR item touts a quick insect test involving a spray product called Spravine Soke Rome. It describes testing accuracy and landing insects, mentioning DOT pee and oil/bevery. The text is garbled but centers on a household bug spray and a quick method claimed to repel flies.
A large company attended the games evening hosted at the residence of Mr and Mrs W Pulger with a later supper. Trophies for the woes tournament were won by Mrs Wale and Roy Hartman. Services advertised for tomorrow include infant baptism at Central Church. Ladies Guild meetings are scheduled for next week Monday through Thursday at listed times and locations. A lay preacher preparation class will be led by the minister next Thursday in central vestry.
Barner Church outlines Sunday Baptist services at the central Beni with two baptismal rites for believers. Rev. JW Fletcher led last week’s morning service broadcast. speaker at Anderaan Street is Mr. Nibloe Say. The Anderaan and Lakes districts plan a combined Sunday school superintendent’s meeting, December 12 events unite Adderson Street Choir and Lake Street, Bungalow schools. Lords Supper to close morning service. Week includes baptisms and a Friday anniversary tea. Next week the church prayer meeting returns to Mrs Grebenik, 204 Gration-aireet.
An old fragment details a Youth for Christ rally at Malin’ Jrormey ing r sway at 7 with several speakers. The text lists attendees and organizers including Mr A Walch, Mr Ted Wrieht, Muriel Drrhin and others, but much of the wording is garbled and names are unclear.
Fragmented transcript recounts a religious sermon discussing Apostle teachings and moral commentary. References include Christ Tine Advani and Dr Chapman. mentions Rome, culture, and an abstract debate on liberty and knowledge. Text reads like a transcription with many garbled phrases and unclear names.
A fragment from Cairns recounts an evangelistic message about the Gospel of Jesus Christ, emphasizing belief in salvation through Christ. The speaker cites scripture, describes Christ as savior and scapegoat, and notes recent local conversions of fourteen Cairns residents.
A fragmented radio schedule notes national broadcasts and sports chatter with cricket from India and Queensland, plus music and talk segments. The garbled text lists multiple programs and personalities such as Beatrice, Clive Amadio, and Stanfield, with assorted times and places like Brisbane and NSW.
A jumble of names and places describe a social gathering and travel by air and rail. Attendees include Mr Bubane Dr AG Coopér Prof MC Webswt Miss Campbell and others from Townsville Brisbane Cairne and Towneville. The piece sketches arrangements for a secret event at the Chueyotef Stalin site on 24 and notes lengthy visits of residents.
Moving meeting of Presbyterian Women’s Guild with Bible study prayer and forthcoming conversion arrangements. Attendees listed include Hart, Indy, Bivens, Gallop, Simpson, Chake and Karem. Fragments show date November 14 and host Mr DW Herts.
A garbled but era-appropriate report notes the opening of a Malanda pavilion amid a town gathering. Officials including Alex Dooley and Ben Mina Mina Bho Froviety attended as dignitaries, with hospitality and entertainment arranged. mayoral and local figures presided, the event marked by speeches and a formal unveiling amid community celebration.
Malandi CWA president Cleminson announces ordination events with several individuals named across Wellington and Dallas. Figures including Olive Gillies and Mine Bernies Munday appear in a scattered report detailing planned services and visits around December.
An AmBtLaN committee of the Carne Ambulance held a well attended Friday gathering at the CWA. Attendees included Som Kurenda, Mr V Meaty, and Mr Clarke of Citrus Ambulaper. Plans for a dance and euchre were discussed, with several members confirming upcoming events and local visits noted, including talks of Northern Division QCW.A. attendance and various Kuranda acquaintances visiting and returning from holidays.
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